Faculty Positions at the HNU-ASU Joint International Tourism College, Hainan University

(HAITC, 海南大学亚利桑那州立大学联合国际旅游学院)

Applications are invited for 6 positions in the HNU-ASU Joint International Tourism College at Hainan University.

School Information

Hainan University (HNU) is a comprehensive provincial university in Haikou, Hainan. It is one of the “211 Project” key universities in China. HAITC is an innovative joint college, a Sino-foreign cooperative tourism institution approved by the Ministry of Education of China. HAITC currently offers three dual-degree programs: Hotel Management (Tourism Development and Management TDM), Human Geography and Urban-Rural Planning (Parks and Recreation Management PRM), and Public Administration (Public Service and Public Policy PSPP). All three programs started in fall 2017, with 789 undergraduate students currently registering. Courses are taught by both HNU and ASU faculty members.

Our partner, the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University, is a vibrant community of active scholars committed to excellence in education and innovative responses to collective problems. The Watts College consists of four schools that include the School of Community Resources and Development (SCRD) and the School of Public Affairs (SPA). SPA is ranked #13 in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report, and #5 in research, according to the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities. Based on 2018 CWUR academic rankings of global universities, ASU is ranked # 7 in the world (#2 in the U.S.) in subjects of hospitality, leisure, sports, and tourism.

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be expected to deliver excellent in-class instruction at the undergraduate level, develop and maintain internationally recognized research programs, and participate in service activities for the college, profession and community. Courses are taught in English. Contributing to graduate education is anticipated in the future. All these faculty positions are stable and renewable depending on teaching and research performance.   

Qualifications

1. Lecture in English Teaching

1）Required Qualifications

•Master’s Degree of Linguistics at the time of appointment.

•TESL/TEFL/TESOL certificate.

•Two years’ studying or teaching experience in countries with English as official language.

•Evidence of teaching effectiveness.

•Ability to work with culturally-diverse populations.

•30-55 years of age.

2）Desired Qualifications

•Terminal Degree in English Linguistics.

•Two pieces of evidence of teaching effectiveness: student evaluations preferred; other evidence could include teaching portfolios (including syllabi, assignments and feedback from students), letters from supervisor or peer evaluations, or student portfolios.

•IELTS score above 7.5 or TOEFL IBT score above 100.

•Experience in working in collaborative environments within and across disciplines.

Application Procedure

To apply, please send the following application materials to haitczp@hainanu.edu.cn:

1. A letter of application in which you describe your fit to the position relative to the qualifications listed, and state the position you are applying for (i.e. Lecturer or Associate Professor).

2. A complete curriculum vitae

3. Evidence of effective teaching and a one page (maximum) statement of teaching .

4. Three reference letters including the names and contact information of referees.

5. Other materials may be requested of those selected for interviews.

Please feel free to email haitczp@hainanu.edu.cn or wanglin@hainanu.edu.cn with questions. For more information about HAITC and ASU, please visit us at the following websites: https://haitc.hainanu.edu.cn/; https://www.asu.edu/